Job Description

This position will support multiple functions of the accounting department including accounts receivable, accounts payable and general accounting. The position will perform a variety of tasks including but not limited to preparing monthly journal entries, accounts receivable activities, general ledger account reconciliations, etc.

JOB DUTIES

Accounts Receivable and Revenue

• Prepare and/or approve entries for Sales Office daily sales and one-ride sales, and for Access and Fare deal sales.
• Deposit/scan all non-sales office checks and prepare entries.
• Prepare and/or approve entries for credit card payments from Outlets and ACH payments from Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD).
• Review billing for OOD authorizations received.
• Follow up on outstanding receivables from the Collections Report.
• Process miscellaneous revenue, including TANK rent, RTC parking (estimate and true-up), non-OOD pass authorizations, other non-Outlet sales.

Accounts Payable

• Reconcile and/or approve general ledger entries to payroll system and prepare payments of employee withholdings for Arts Wave, Community Share, COPE, Deferred Comp and United Way.
• Verify receipts submitted for petty cash checks meet Authority guidelines and assist in the preparation and/or approval of petty cash journal entries.

General Accounting

• Assist in the monthly close including the preparation of journal entries and reconciliations as assigned.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for essential functions listed above.
• Serve as back-up to other accounting professionals as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Facilitate the development of strategies to meet or exceed organizational and department performance goals and objectives, monitor results, and recognize employee, department, and organization accomplishments.
• Provide a positive work environment that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran.
• Ability to work in compliance with Metro\'s safety and security policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Communications - Excellent verbal, writing and non-verbal skills. Persuasive, consensus builder.
• Customer Focus - Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to exceed customer expectations.
• Leadership \xe2\x80\x93 Energetic, innovative self-starter, committed to continuous improvement and creative problem-solving.
• Professional Integrity - Exhibits and values commitment, leadership, accountability, diversity, honesty, fiscal responsibility, and the ability to maximize resources.
• Proficiency - Able to multi-task, plan and measure results, create and analyze data, excellent computer skills, accuracy and attention to detail, excellent project management skills

EDUCATION

• Bachelor\'s Degree (four-year college or university) in Accounting or Finance (MSA or CPA Preferred)

EXPERIENCE

• Three to five years related experience.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of GL software, spreadsheets, internet, email applications, and word processing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office atmosphere
• 1 - 2 days remote after probationary period

SALARY INFORMATION

• $46,558 - $61,689 (salary negotiable based on experience)

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